On Sunday, April 20th, I boarded a plane which would eventually take me to New York City. A special trip arranged by Rockstar Games specifically for the biggest GTA fan sites on the internet. Once there I had the privilege of playing GTA4 and chatting to many of the Rockstar staff, as well as the other fan site webmasters about the game and various things regarding it. I also had the chance to check out some of the world famous landmarks that are scattered across the city. During my time there, I took down notes of everything that happened, and I can now present to you my in-depth diary of my trip to NYC and meeting some of the guys at Rockstar Games.

It's a pretty long read, but if you're interested in finding out all about my impressions of GTA4, and how well the Rockstar guys treated us, check it out now. You'll also find plenty of photos of NYC, many of which you will recognise from GTA4 screenshots!

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Cops N' Crooks was over a bit too quick for us. By the time we found a vehicle near our spawn, the cops had already pretty much mowed the boss down. I of course, a loyal henchman of his,ran the hell away to avoid myself getting killed. Screw the boss, it's every man for himself! Deal Breaker was another fun gametype which is based on Gone In 60 Seconds. You've gotta find a car, steal it, and take it to the lockup. Whoever steals the most wins, but some cars are full of drugs, so steal them for a 10x bonus!

A fantastic read full of laughable moments. It really puts in perspective the endless fun GTA IV has to offer. All my questions have been answered and now I just cant wait to play it. Im not going to have a life after this game comes out. Thank you Psy for all your hard work put into the best GTA fansite out there. I've had a great time on this forum over these many years. Im certianly jealous and I can't think of anyone that deserved that more than you. Cheers brother!

Wow man! I just read it. It sounds like some writer or something wrote it.I really liked this "story".When I read it I felt like I was there. You know what I mean.

Anyway I wanted to ask, what is the reason because islands are not connected.In GTA III it was bomb thing, in Vice City hurricane, in San Andreas earthquake and the cop said you are not allowed to go out of the city.So what is it now?

fantastic read... honestly, you are one lucky guy and i am sure you know that too... having R* give you an all-expenses paid trip to new york to play GTAIV... i bet you felt like a rockstar ... especially from that allison who hooked you up with some heine's...

and its just nice to hear how much R* cares about its community, and how import we are to their continued success... i mean, how many companies really would do that with their fan base?

if i were you i would have used peoples misconception about you working for rockstar to your advantage. "give me $100 and i will answer any question you have about the game". you could have left america a very rich man. well i supose you were already "rich" in a totally metaphorical way. but still you should have had fun with it.

Psy, can you please please post that picture of you in front of the Statue of Liberty with the ugly chick you mentioned in the "Day 2" section? You removed her using your 1337 Photoshop skillz but I want to see her ugliness in full! Please oh please???

I'll sort you some copies if you are interested but too lazy to sort them yourself :-)

I've heard of those magazines when I've been in Liverpool, so sure, if you want to sort me out with a few of them I'll happily have a look.

QUOTE(ezekiel 08 @ Apr 26 2008, 08:47 AM)

Psy, can you please please post that picture of you in front of the Statue of Liberty with the ugly chick you mentioned in the "Day 1" section? You removed her using your 1337 Photoshop skillz but I want to see her ugliness in full! Please oh please???

I'll sort you some copies if you are interested but too lazy to sort them yourself :-)

I've heard of those magazines when I've been in Liverpool, so sure, if you want to sort me out with a few of them I'll happily have a look.

QUOTE(ezekiel 08 @ Apr 26 2008, 08:47 AM)

Psy, can you please please post that picture of you in front of the Statue of Liberty with the ugly chick you mentioned in the "Day 1" section? You removed her using your 1337 Photoshop skillz but I want to see her ugliness in full! Please oh please???

I'll sort you some copies if you are interested but too lazy to sort them yourself :-)

I've heard of those magazines when I've been in Liverpool, so sure, if you want to sort me out with a few of them I'll happily have a look.

QUOTE(ezekiel 08 @ Apr 26 2008, 08:47 AM)

Psy, can you please please post that picture of you in front of the Statue of Liberty with the ugly chick you mentioned in the "Day 1" section? You removed her using your 1337 Photoshop skillz but I want to see her ugliness in full! Please oh please???

I'll sort you some copies if you are interested but too lazy to sort them yourself :-)

I've heard of those magazines when I've been in Liverpool, so sure, if you want to sort me out with a few of them I'll happily have a look.

QUOTE(ezekiel 08 @ Apr 26 2008, 08:47 AM)

Psy, can you please please post that picture of you in front of the Statue of Liberty with the ugly chick you mentioned in the "Day 1" section? You removed her using your 1337 Photoshop skillz but I want to see her ugliness in full! Please oh please???

Wow, great read PSY. This article made me even more excited for Tuesday. I wasnt even this excited for SA.

BTW I am very happy to hear that the pay and spray is going to be in the game, after all those rumors about it being taken out. Is it $100 still, or is it more expensive like in GTA3? just curious about the cost scale and how expensive things in general, I know its been mentioned that guns will be costly. no need to answer if you don't want, I can wait 2 days.Thanks again, I really enjoyed your take on things.